[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 159 (Thursday, October 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2656]
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                   IN MEMORY OF MR. DAVID W. TROUTMAN

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 29, 2009

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, it is with deep sadness that I 
inform the House of the death of Mr. David W. Troutman of Akron, Ohio.
   David (Dave) William Troutman, 67, passed away on October 26, 2009.
   Dave was born on February 16, 1942 in Wooster, Ohio to George and 
Ruth Troutman. Most important to Dave was his beloved family.
   He is survived by his lovely wife of 40 years, Janet L. Troutman. He 
was a loving and devoted father to Michael (Danielle) Troutman and 
DeAnna (Thomas) Donaldson; a doting grandfather to his precious 
grandchildren, Luke Donaldson and MacIntyre Troutman. He is also 
survived by his sisters, Hannah Onderack and Florence (James) Castner 
through whom his family legacy extends through his nieces and nephews, 
Alicia, Nicholas, Jennifer, Daniel, Katie, Chelsea, Aleem, and Sufia.
   Dave's life was dedicated to serving his community, state and 
country. His accomplished career in law enforcement spanned over 40 
years. He served as a soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve, Summit County 
Sheriff Deputy for 10 years, Barberton Chief Probation Officer for 
seven years, Summit County Sheriff for 14 years and finally served as 
U.S. Marshall for nine years at the request of then President Bill 
Clinton. From his early years attending high school in Barberton, Ohio 
and college at Miami (Ohio) University, Dave was committed to serving 
his community and helping others. Throughout his lifetime, he served in 
numerous appointed and elected public offices to include Coventry 
Township Trustee, Coventry Country Parks and Recreation Board Member, 
Summit County Sheriff, OPOTA Council Member, Ohio Organized Crime 
Commission Member, Ohio Athletic Commission Member and Kiwanis to name 
but a few. His leadership role in so many offices was not for public 
recognition as is typical of so many, but for his belief that he could 
serve others from such a position and lead others to public service. 
Because of his generosity and outstanding servitude, an exhaustive list 
of recognition and awards were bestowed upon him including the Cliff 
Skeen Award and Sheriff of the Year.
   To have known Dave was to know a man of integrity, honesty and 
service. His love for people and community was shown daily as he always 
helped others when often no one else would. To say Dave personally 
touched the lives of thousands would be an understatement. His legacy 
of service and love for others and his lifelong example of honesty and 
integrity is priceless and inspiring to so many. How would Dave have us 
honor such a lifetime of example? By following that example and 
becoming great through helping others. Dave will be missed, loved and 
never forgotten. Ohio has truly lost one of its most beloved sons. We 
love and miss you Dave!

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